The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine occupational therapy needs and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine occupational therapy needs and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders.
This role requires supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and assisting the nursing department with the training of Restorative Aides.
Employees must maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation while educating residents and families on home exercise programs and safety techniques.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine occupational therapy needs and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate resident functional limitations
Develop individualized treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain compliant medical documentation
Train facility staff on rehabilitation
Nice-to-have
Positive relationship with families
Experience with Net Health software
Experience with Point Click Care
Collaborative interdisciplinary team member
Knowledge of fall prevention strategies
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state